Laughlin Air Force Base is located east of Del Rio, Texas and serves as a training facility for pilots. Built in 1943 as Laughlin Army Airfield and focused on training pilots for WWII, this air field was closed in 1945. In 1952 this facility was reopened as Laughlin Air Force Base with a mission to once again train pilots for war. In 1957 the mission of this base changed to that of reconnaissance and air sampling and planes from this base were the first to have photographic evidence of Soviet missile installations in Cuba. Laughlin Air Force Base expanded its mission to include training once again in 1961 and continues to be an active base at present.

Del Rio, Texas is located about 152 miles west of San Antonio and serves as the county seat for Val Verde County in the southwestern part of Texas. Del Rio lies on the border of the United States and Mexico and has a bridge for crossing between countries. A frontier town with a rural vibe, Del Rio hosts the busiest training facility for the Air Force, an art community and many activities for those who love the outdoors. Some of the many things to do and see in Del Rio include the Whitehead Memorial Museum, Val Verde Winery, the Laughlin Heritage Foundation Museum, Falcon Art Center Foundation, Amistad National Recreation Area, Devil’s River State Natural Area, and the Firehouse Gallery.

Residential areas popular in Del Rio that are just a few miles from Laughlin Air Force Base include Buena Vista, The Reservation, Cenzia Hills, Val Verde, and Alta Vista.

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